Corrente
A surname derived from the Italian word "corrente" meaning "flowing" or "current".
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 823 Americans carry the last name Corrente. That puts it at #32,268 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.24 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 416,469 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Corrente surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
823
1 in 416,469
Census rank
#32,268
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
714
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 714 bearers of the surname Corrente in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.24 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 32268th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Corrente, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Corrente
The surname Corrente is an Italian surname that originated in the 14th century in the regions of Lombardy and Veneto in northern Italy. It is derived from the Italian word "corrente," which means "flowing" or "current," likely referring to someone who lived near a river or stream.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Corrente surname dates back to 1387 in the town of Verona, where a man named Giovanni Corrente was mentioned in a legal document. Another early record of the name is found in a 1412 manuscript from the city of Milan, which mentions a merchant named Matteo Corrente.
The Corrente name can also be traced back to the Italian town of Corrente, located in the province of Avellino, Campania region. This town's name is believed to have originated from the Latin word "currens," meaning "running" or "flowing," likely referring to a nearby river or stream.
In the 15th century, the Corrente family was prominent in the city of Venice, where several members held important positions in the Venetian Republic. One notable figure was Marco Corrente, a successful merchant who lived from 1425 to 1492.
Another historical figure with the Corrente surname was Girolamo Corrente, a Renaissance humanist and scholar who was born in Verona in 1507 and died in 1573. He was known for his works on philosophy and literature.
During the 17th century, the Corrente family gained prominence in the Kingdom of Naples, where they were involved in various trades and professions. One notable member was Domenico Corrente, a successful banker who lived from 1632 to 1701.
In the 18th century, the Corrente surname was found in several regions of Italy, including Tuscany, where a notable figure was Alessandro Corrente, an architect and engineer who was born in Florence in 1748 and died in 1820.
The 19th century saw the Corrente name spread beyond Italy, as some members of the family migrated to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One notable individual from this period was Giuseppe Corrente, an Italian poet and writer who was born in Palermo, Sicily, in 1841 and died in 1909.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Corrente
Among Census respondents with the surname Corrente, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Corrente bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Corrente surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.7%
- Hispanic or Latino3.4%
- Unknown or suppressed1.0%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Corrente surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,552 | #32,268 | -5.6% |
| Count | 721 | 714 | -1.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.1% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Corrente bearers went from 721 to 714 (-1.0% change). The surname moved down 1,716 positions in the national ranking, going from #30,552 to #32,268.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Corrente
FAQ
Corrente surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Corrente?
The surname Corrente holds position #32,268 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 823 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.24 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Corrente surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Corrente, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.4%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.